The Last Hero of Nostalgaia

 PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. KeenGamer
    Nov 8, 2022
    70
    Some witty comedy and decent design definitely make it worth playing but when it comes down to the pure Souls-like gameplay, The Last Hero of Nostalgaia doesn't stand above average. All of the Souls-like stuff is there: weapon variety, stat leveling, losing your currency upon death, resetting enemy positions when resting. But when it comes to the core gameplay, it feels off. Animations feel slow and sluggish.
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    Oct 20, 2022
    70
    Refreshing if sadly not as fleshed out as one would wish, The Last Hero of Nostalgaia does still provide enough of a charm and a challenge alike for Souls veterans looking for a new take on the formula.
  3. IGN
    Oct 18, 2022
    70
    The Last Hero of Nostalgaia is a competent RPG with a world that helps it stand out from the pack, even if it doesn't stand too far above it.
  5. The Games Machine
    Oct 21, 2022
    65
    The Last Hero of Nostalgaia is the Dark-Soulest of all Soulslikes. The idea of using lore as a game mechanic is interesting, but in the end maybe too easily applied on the experience. Overall Nostalgaia is a Dark Souls child with no regrets about it, but with some over-simplification and some battle-related issues.
  6. SpazioGames
    Nov 13, 2022
    64
    The Last Hero of Nostalgaia pays homage to soulslike genre while telling a funny story with a lot of good irony. Nonetheless, the overall quality is too low for a demanding genre wit too many good games.
  7. SECTOR.sk
    Mar 1, 2023
    60
    The Last Hero of Nostalgaia aspired to create a compelling satire on unending cycle of nostalgia, but during its development the devs got somehow tangled in the restraining string of its own narrator. This somehow unique love letter to Dark Souls is not only sprinkled with various nostalgic gags from pop culture, but filled with endless references, humor, and lack of original ideas… Bugs, glitches and more than a decade of idealization created this soulslike mess which has its moments, but somehow misses the very point it’s trying to make.

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. lonewolf3264
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    These days it seems anything that feels different is great to play. I love all the references, humour and goofiness and yet this game playsThese days it seems anything that feels different is great to play. I love all the references, humour and goofiness and yet this game plays like a decent souls like. So many recent games are virtual carbon copies of other games and are only recycling old stale ideas. This one may be a love letter to souls games but it still feels fresh and fun at the same time. I appreciate the retro touches as well (being a gamer for almost 43 years) The size of the download is also impressive to say the least for the content here,… Full Review »
  2. Isosapa
    Jan 1, 2023
    8
    Once you get out of the starting area and remove "freeze time when attacked" in option.
    This game is really fun. took me ~18hours to    Once you get out of the starting area and remove "freeze time when attacked" in option.
    This game is really fun. took me ~18hours to complete.
    18 hours well spent.    … Full Review »
  3. bokarsh-z
    Nov 11, 2022
    7
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    only worth 20 dollar
    ========== - 11-16 hour long. -meh rebitive combat,samy style type of enemies, bad hit box and disappointment    ==========
    only worth 20 dollar
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    - 11-16 hour long.
    -meh rebitive combat,samy style type of enemies, bad hit box and disappointment ending.
    -funny creative story, alot of weapons, alot of easter eggs and good lvl design.    … Full Review »
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